OBITUARIES
Recent obituaries in Wausau, Athens, Marathon, and Edgar
The obituaries in the Wausau, Athens, Marathon, and Edgar Areas reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity of Wausau, Athens, Marathon, and Edgar's history and identity.
Norbert E. Schneider
Feb 9, 2011
Norbert E. Schneider 81, Wausau, died Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at Wausau Manor. He was born June 6, 1929 in Rib Lake, son of the late Michael and Rosa (Jud) Schneider. He married Joan Piel in Chicago and she preceded him in death on January 8, 2004. Norbert worked as a carpenter. Survivors include his son, John Schneider, Wausau; step-children,...
Madison Sue Kuhlman
Feb 9, 2011
Madison Sue Kuhlman, infant daughter of Nathan and Jenny (Blaubach) Kuhlman of Wausau, was born to life on September 27, 2009 and born to eternal life on Wednesday, February 9, 2011. Survivors include her parents; her maternal grandparents, Wade and Wendy Knuth, Wausau; her paternal grandmother, Rita Kuhlman, Wausau; her paternal grandfather, Bob (Gladys) Kuhlman, Dolestown, Wis.; her maternal great...
Mary Jane Nikolai
Feb 7, 2011
Mary Jane Nikolai 84, Wausau, died Monday, February 7, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born August 20, 1926 in Wausau, daughter of the late Andrew and Helen Machyniak. On September 11, 1948 she married John A. Nikolai in Wausau. He preceded her in death on January 6, 1988. Mary Jane worked at Marathon Corp. and later became a...
Marian A. Skrzypchak
Feb 5, 2011
Marian A. Skrzypchak 84, Marathon died Saturday, February 5, 2011 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Allison House, Marathon. She was born June 2, 1926 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Arthur and Agatha (Knoeck) Hall. On July 2, 1947 she married Norbert Skrzypchak at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded...
Ruth V. Klemp
Feb 4, 2011
Ruth V. Klemp 100, Wausau, formerly of Cable died Friday, February 04, 2011 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Sylvan Crossing, Wausau. She was born October 18, 1910 in Cable, daughter of the late Henry and Mary Etta (Heisley) Frels. On May 21, 1933 she married Rev. Eugene A. Klemp in Cable. He preceded her...
Frank J. Hogel
Feb 3, 2011
Frank J. Hogel 89, Wausau, died Thursday February 3, 2011 at North Central Health Care Facilities, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday February 8, 2011 at Pine Grove Cemetery, Wausau. Rev. Gerald Pehler OFM Cap. will preside. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau, is in charge of...
Kenneth E. Schmidt
Feb 3, 2011
Kenneth E. Schmidt 85, Wausau, died Thursday, February 3, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born November 26, 1925 in Wausau, son of the late Fred and Lucille (Lapinski) Schmidt. On July 11, 1946 he married MaryAnn Frank in Wausau. She preceded him in death on February 8, 2005. Kenneth served his country in the United States Army and...
Arnold Joseph Riehle
Jan 31, 2011
Arnold "Arnie" J. Riehle 88, lifelong resident of Athens, passed away peacefully Monday, January 31, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital under palliative care. He was born February 13, 1922 in Athens, middle son of the late Peter and Elizabeth (Albrecht) Riehle. Arnie served his country from 1941 until 1945 in the United States Army in World War II during the...
Josephine Czechowicz Lawryk
Jan 31, 2011
Josephine Czechowicz Lawryk passed away Monday January 31st of congestive heart failure at Wellington Assisted Living in Rib Mountain just shy of her 90th birthday. She was the eldest daughter born to Edward and Anna (Hebda) Ciukaj on February 5th 1921 She walked many miles to the country school in Rockyridge each school day. After school she worked on the...
Joseph J. Nowak Sr
Jan 29, 2011
Joseph J. Nowak Sr. 90, town of Cassel, died Saturday, January 29, 2011 at The House of Dove, Marshfield. He was born March 19, 1920 in Marathon County, son of the late Michael Sr. and Mary (Semski) Nowak. On June 22, 1943, he married Clara Knetter at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cassel. She preceded him in death on May 16,...
Carol S. Shevlin
Jan 29, 2011
Carol S. Shevlin 66, Wausau died Saturday, January 29, 2011 at her home. She was born December 30, 1944 in Chippewa Falls, daughter of the late Joseph and Eleanore (Lang) Wellner. On December 30, 1981 she married William E. Shevlin in Wausau. He preceded her in death on April 28, 1998. Carol grew up in the Boyd area on the...
Edna Mae Decker
Jan 28, 2011
Edna Mae Decker 87, Athens, died Friday, January 28, 2011 at Golden Living Center Continental Manor, Abbotsford. She was born on October 8, 1923 in Milwaukee. On August 2, 1941, she married Arnold "Fritz" Decker. He preceded her in death on November 16, 1999. Edna Mae was active in her community as an organist for 60 years at St. Anthony...
Fern Wilhelmina Peterson
Jan 27, 2011
Fern Wilhelmina Peterson, 92, passed away on Thursday, January 27th, 2011 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center in Schofield, WI. Fern had been a resident of Kennedy Park for the past 8 years. Fern was born on October 28, 1918, in Hayti, South Dakota, to Peter and Amanda (Johnson) Anderson. As a young woman, she moved to Detroit, MI,...
John A. Myszka
Jan 25, 2011
John A. Myszka 74, Athens died Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. Survivors include his wife, Jackie Myszka, Athens, his children, Cindy (Gene) Stankowski, Schofield, Allen (Kayla Klump) Myszka, Athens and Stephanie (Mike Grzybowski) Myszka, Edgar, seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Private family services will be held at a later date. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Athens is...
Helen M. Urmanski
Jan 24, 2011
Helen M. Urmanski 98, town of Rietbrock, died Monday, January 24, 2011 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Marywood Center, Wausau. She was born March 1, 1912 in the town of Rietbrock, daughter of the late John and Martha (Retka) Pietrowski. On May 21, 1929, she married Joseph Urmanski at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski....
Lucille M. Lunt
Jan 21, 2011
Lucille M. "Lucy" Lunt 76, Wausau, died Friday, January 21, 2011 at her residence. Lucy was born November 7, 1934 in the town of Bevent, daughter of the late William and Doris (Tryba) Nigbur. She married Howard F. Lunt on July 9, 1955 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on March 25, 1989. She was...
Lawrence P. Riehle
Jan 20, 2011
Lawrence P. Riehle, 88, Athens, died Thursday January 20, 2011 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. He was born April 26, 1922 in Wausau, son of the late Conrad and Anna (Berres) Riehle. On October 18, 1944 he married Marie Mallak at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. She survives. Prior to his retirement, Lawrence was a dairy farmer. Lawrence was a...
James William Braun
Jan 19, 2011
James W. Braun, of Wausau, Wisconsin and long-time resident of Athens, passed away peacefully at home with family on Wednesday, January 19, 2011. Born at home on November 10, 1923, Jim was the eldest child of the late Albert and Florence (Brady) Braun. He was a 1941 graduate of the Athens High School and a 1948 graduate of the University...
Loren Vernon Hawley
Jan 18, 2011
Loren Vernon Hawley 87, Weston, died peacefully Tuesday January 18, 2011 Cedar Ridge Elder Services, Weston. Loren was born September 2, 1923, in Weyauwega, son of the late Wallace and Eleanor (Marquardt) Hawley. On December 2, 1944, he married Jean Callaway in Oshkosh. She survives. Loren was passionate about deer hunting, enjoyed trout fishing and watching the birds come to...
Marianne Bugni
Jan 18, 2011
Marianne Bugni 89, Wausau, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center. She was born August 27, 1921 in Pence, WI, daughter of the late Peter and Catherine (Biondi) Celli. Marianne married James Bugni in Hurley. He preceded her in death in 1962. Marianne continued to raise her family while becoming an owner/operator of a...
